Vivo NEX Smartphone Set To Launch In India On July 19

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Jun 27, 2018

Earlier this month, Vivo launched its two new smartphones — Vivo NEX S and NEX A. Now, the company is all set to launch Vivo NEX series smartphone in the Indian market on July 19.

Vivo has now started sending out media invites for the 19th July launch event in India where the company will launch Vivo NEX series smartphone. While the invite makes it clear that the company will be debuting a NEX series smartphone, it’s still not clear if both smartphones will be launched or only the more affordable NEX A will come to India.

One of the highlights of the smartphone is that it comes with an 8-megapixel front-facing snapper automatically rises and hides on opening and closing camera app, and also makes a sound to notify the user. This is done using micro-stepping motors with independent drive ICs and precision control algorithms.

The device features a third-generation in-display fingerprint scanning technology that improves the screen unlock time by 10 percent and increases the overall experience of phone unlocking. On the back side, there’s a dual camera setup which consists of 12-megapixel sensors, primary being a Sony IMX363 sensor with 1.4μm pixels, f/1.8 aperture, and four-axis optical image stabilization and a 5-megapixel secondary sensor with f/2.4 aperture.

The smartphone comes with a 6.59-inch Super AMOLED Ultra FullView “Zero Screen” Display with a screen-to-body ratio of 91.24 percent and 2316 x 1080 pixels screen resolution. All the sensors on the device are hidden under the display and instead of an earpiece, the phone comes with a Screen SoundCasting Technology.

The Vivo NEX S is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 845 processor along with Adreno 630 GPU. It packs 4GB RAM and comes in two internal storage options — 128GB and 256GB. On the other hand, the Vivo NEX A comes powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC and packs 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

It comes equipped with the company’s own personal voice assistant — Jovi, which works on artificial intelligence technology. The phone also has Vivo Game Engine, which is made in partnership with Tencent Games. It aims to provide an immersive gaming experience based on software and hardware optimization.

Connectivity options on the devices include Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz / 5GHz) 2×2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS + GLONASS, and USB Type-C. The phone runs on Android Oreo operating system out of the box with Vivo’s newly designed custom user interface Energy UI. The device drives power from a 4,000mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging support.

Vivo Announces TOF 3D Sensing Technology For AR, Camera And More

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 27, 2018

Vivo just does not seem to stop innovating in the mobile devices sector. After releasing the first smartphone with an in-display fingerprint reader (the upper-midrange Vivo X20 Plus UD) and the first smartphone to feature a pop-up selfie camera (Vivo NEX and its variants) in order to achieve one of the highest screen-to-body ratios, the Chinese company owned by BBK Electronics has unveiled a new innovative technology. Its name is TOF 3D Sensing Technology (where TOF stands for Time of Flight) and it has been revealed at MWC Shanghai 2018.

TOF 3D Sensing is a technology which works through the camera and it allows capturing depth and 3D information about people and objects. This technology will be useful for several appliances, such as AR, imaging and human-machine interaction. Thanks to the new Vivo’s technology, it is possible to detect the time it takes to emitted pulse light to come back to the sensor, and this allows mapping objects at distances of up to three meters. Further, TOF 3D Sensing is a useful technology for the whole AR sector as it can recognize the users’ gestures and motion recognition. It also has implications in 3D facial recognition used for authentications: indeed, it can capture 3D info with 300,000 sensor points.

According to Vivo, this technology is even superior to the Structured Light technology. Vivo’s technology can be used to beautify selfies after scanning the user’s face and it can even apply virtual clothes to the user. If all goes as expected, we may see this technology even in the gaming sector as it can track gestures, a useful thing for Mixed Reality games. At the moment, we do not know when the first smartphone with the new technology will be released, but it looks very promising and once it hits the market it could be revolutionary.

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Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL Design Revealed Through 360-Degree Renders

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 27, 2018

The rumor mill has already revealed that the upcoming Google Pixel 3 will be fitted with an 18:9 aspect ratio display whereas the bigger Pixel 3 XL would be equipped with a notched display. Today, reliable leakster @OnLeaks has shared 360-degree renders in collaboration with an Indian tech publication to reveal the design of the forthcoming Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones.

Google Pixel 3 XL Renders and Key Features

As it can be seen in the video below, the Pixel 3 has a notch-less display that offers an aspect ratio of 18:9 like the Pixel 2 XL from last year. It is speculated that the smartphone would be featuring a 5.4-inch screen. The Pixel 3 renders reveal that it is fitted with a pair of speakers each positioned on the upper and lower bezel. The top bezel also seems to be housing dual selfie snappers. The handset measures 145.6 x 68.2 x 7.9mm.

The predecessor Pixel 2 that measures 145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8mm is fitted with a 5-inch screen. Despite featuring a larger display of 5.4 inches, the measurements of the Pixel 3 are very similar to the Pixel 2 smartphone. Because of the protruding rear camera, the thickness of the Pixel 3 increases to 8.6mm. The rear panel of the smartphone that features a single camera and a fingerprint scanner sports a two-tone design like its predecessor. It means that the upper portion of the back panel that houses the camera is of glass whereas the remaining part is made out of metal.

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Google Pixel 3 XL Renders and Key Features

The renders of the Pixel 3 XL reveal that it houses a notched screen. This shows that Google too has embraced the notched display design like the other smartphone OEMs this year. The notched display of the Pixel 3 that measures 6.2 inches will offer a larger screen space to the user. However, there is no information on its screen-to-body ratio. The display of Pixel 3 XL offers an aspect ratio of 19:9. The smartphone that has a dimension of 158 x 76.6 x 7.9mm is quite similar to Pixel 2 XL that measures 157.9 x 76.7 x 7.9mm along with a smaller screen of 6 inches.

Like the smaller Pixel 3, the XL model is equipped with dual front speakers and it also seems to be fitted with a pair of selfie cameras. The Pixel 3 XL features a two-tone glass and metal design like its smaller sibling. What may disappoint the fans of Pixel smartphones it that the Pixel 3 XL will not be featuring dual rear cameras.

There is no fresh information available on the specifications of the Pixel 3 and 3 XL smartphones. These phones are most likely to be fueled by Snapdragon 845 SoC. The larger Pixel 3 XL may feature 6 GB of RAM. Like last year, the Pixel 3 duo may debut in October this year.

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Huawei Showcases 5G Innovation At MWC Shanghai 2018

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 27, 2018

Innovative Chinese tech leader Huawei is presently showcasing its line of innovative 5G technological products at the ongoing Asian Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2018. The products include 5G use cases, IoT solutions and 5G service experiences and will be on display at Huawei’s booth from June 27-29, 2018.

The products are said to be the telecom industry’s first 5G products and the first 5G showcase service experience. Huawei’s Shanghai MWC 2018 exhibition also includes major 5G applications such as driverless cars, wireless medical robots, Cloud AR, Cloud VR, and Cloud PC.

In addition, Huawei is showcasing its SingleRAN Pro solution that supports 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G networks. The SingleRAN Pro solution was first unveiled at the global summit in April 2018. The technology is a radio access network (RAN) technology that allows mobile telecommunications operators to support multiple mobile communications standards and wireless telephone services on a single network. The technology incorporates a software-defined radio device and is designed with a consolidated set of hardware components, allowing operators to purchase, operate and maintain a single telecommunications network and set of equipment while supporting multiple mobile communications standards. The solution will enable operators to build efficient, agile, and automated mobile networks in the 5G era.

Huawei is at the forefront of China’s bid to be the first country to roll out 5G technology commercially. The tech giant has also hinted of five summits and launch conferences in the offing which would be held in partnership with mobile operators and partners. The upcoming summits will cover multiple topics such as 5G, LTE-based infrastructure networks, NFV, the Network Experience Index (NEI), and Software-defined Security (SDSec).

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Giveaway – Win a Umidigi Z2 Smartphone From Coolicool

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Shine Wong

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Jun 27, 2018

Gizmochina along with Coolicool is conducting 1 unit Umidigi Z2 phone as giveaway gift to a lucky reader. Like always, you just have to follow the steps mentioned on the Gleam widget to get a chance to win this amazing gift.

Umidigi Z2 has 6.2-inches IPS, LCD, FHD+ display, powered by a MediaTek Helio P23. It is housed in an aluminum alloy and glass body. It offers 6GB of LPDDR4X, 1600MHz RAM along with 64GB of onboard memory that can further be expanded up to 256GB. On the photography front, the UMIDIGI Z2 phablet houses a 16MP+8MP dual-camera and 16MP+8MP dual camera for selfies and face-to-face video chatting. The Umidigi Z2 runs Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and is backed by a 3850mAh Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) battery.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 To Reportedly Come With A 6.44-Inch Infinity Display

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Jeet

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Jun 27, 2018

Ahead of the launch of the next-generation Galaxy Note-series smartphone, reports related to the company’s next year’s flagship smartphone has started making rounds. The latest development indicates that one variant of the Galaxy S10 will come with a larger 6.44-inch Infinity Display.

According to the reports, the South Korean giant is planning to launch three models under the Galaxy S10 series and the addition of the third model is said to be for the triple-camera sensor model. An earlier report mentioned that while two models will have a 5.8-inch display, the third model will come with a 6.2-inch display. But the latest report hints that it is no longer the case.

The new report from South Korean indicates that the screen size for one of the model has now increased to 6.44-inch, which is expected to be the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus, which will be the successor of the Galaxy S9 Plus. However, take this report with a pinch of salt given that there is no concrete evidence for increased screen size.

The different variants of the device are identified by the codenames Beyond 0, Beyond 1 and Beyond 2, respectively. Even though it will have a triple camera setup, the alleged Galaxy S10 Plus camera module will be different from the one of Huawei P20 Pro as the company is expected to develop its own sensors.

Earlier, it was reported that the Galaxy S10 will come with a display capable of emitting sound. Samsung had showcased its sound-emitting display concept at the Society of Information Displays (SID) 2018 where instead of an earpiece, the vibration and bone conduction of the display panel carries the sound.

Further, it is also speculated that the Galaxy S10 could also be Samsung’s first phone to come with 3D facial recognition similar to iPhone X and Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition. The Samsung Galaxy S10, expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 855 chipset, may get officially announced in January 2019.

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HMD Global Working On Nokia A1 Plus Flagship: To Have OLED Display, SD845 & In-Screen Fingerprint Scanner

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 27, 2018

An exclusive leak by Winfuture.de has revealed that HMD Global is working on a flagship phone currently known as Nokia A1 Plus. The phone will reportedly come with all the features you’d expect in a 2018 flagship.

The Nokia A1 Plus goes by multiple names in the document. It is also referred to as the A1P, AOP, and even A1 Plus Euro. It will be manufactured by FIH Mobile (Foxconn) and will be powered by the Snapdragon 845 mobile platform. The Nokia A1 Plus will add to the short list of phones with an in-display fingerprint scanner. Current in-display sensors work with only OLED display and this means it will also have an OLED display. This will be supplied by LG Display according to the docs.

There is no specific detail about the camera specifications but the documents say it has a “high risk camera”. We practically have no idea what that means but we’ll pretend they mean high-end camera.

The Nokia A1 Plus has been in development since February and was scheduled for a mid-year release. Due to production challenges, it will now launch in the second half. HMD Global is targeting the device at the European market first, so there is a chance they might announce it at IFA Berlin or at the least, a private launch in a major European city.

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LG V40 Will Come With Five Cameras & A Notched Display

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 27, 2018

The Huawei P20 Pro was the first phone to launch with three rear cameras. News going around says the LG V40 will also come with triple rear cameras but up the game by adding dual front-facing cameras for a total of five cameras.

Android Police says a source informed them of the Korean giant’s plan for its next flagship. LG will stick to its wide-angle lens + standard lens configuration for two of the rear cameras but the job of the third sensor remains unknown.

lg v30 android oreo — LG V30 ‘s successor, the LG V40, will come with five cameras

For the front cameras, one of the sensors or even both will capture details of the face for 3D face unlock. Those two sensors will sit in a notch. So if you don’t like the LG G7 ThinQ because it has a notch, you may be disappointed again. However, you should be able to hide it if you want.

The choice of the display panel isn’t yet confirmed though. LG used an IPS LCD screen for the LG G7 ThinQ while the V35 ThinQ has a P-OLED display. Chances are it may stick to OLED for the V-series.

Other features mentioned include quad DAC, a dedicated Google Assistant button, and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845. So, basically, we are looking at an LG G7 ThinQ with more features (read more cameras).

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Hisense H20 Officially Launched In China Bearing A 2599 Yuan ($393) Price Tag

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 27, 2018

Chinese electronics manufacturer Hisense has officially launched the Hisense H20 smartphone. The H20 is a mid-range model which was earlier unveiled at the Asian CES 2018 in Shanghai. The specifications of the device have already been unmasked but the pricing wasn’t revealed until now.

The Hisense H20 packs a 5.84-inch full-screen display with a 19:9 aspect ratio. The display design includes a notch at the top with thin bezels at the sides. In terms of appearance, the design looks sleek despite the cut out which isn’t too wide. The rear design includes a dual camera setup arranged vertically at the top left corner. The camera pixels weren’t revealed but from TENAA we can grab that it is a 12MP + 5MP combo while there is a 20MP selfie shooter onboard. Both cameras are AI-enabled. There is also a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor at the back. The back design also looks sleek.

The Hisense H20 packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset paired with 6GB of RAM. The device also comes with 128GB of internal storage. It is possible that there will be other memory variants. The device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo which will likely have a custom skin on top. The phone also comes with built-in AI system. As for the pricing, it is available for 2599 yuan ($393) in China. At this price range, the device looks overpriced especially since other models in its category like the Redmi Note 5 comes in way cheaper. But then, for a 6GB + 128GB phone, the price isn’t bad at all.

Sorry US, No OPPO Find X For You

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jun 27, 2018

When the OPPO Find X was launched last week, It was reported that it was going to be available in the United States. Sadly, that won’t be the case.

The news comes from PCMag’s Sascha Segan who tweeted that OPPO informed him the Find X will not be coming to the US. Though they confirmed it will be available in Europe.

According to Android Headlines, OPPO mentioned back during the launch of the OPPO R15 and OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition that the US President is keeping them out of North America. The US is currently in a trade war with China and asides that, recent treatment of other Chinese brands already in the US market will deter new players from coming.

However, OPPO will be re-entering the European market after taking a break for a few years. If you live in the US and want the OPPO FInd X, you should be able to order it from third-party sellers.

The OPPO Find X is a truly bezel-less device with no notch. It hides the front camera and 3D face scanning sensors in a motorized slider so as to achieve its impressive 93.8% screen-to-body ratio. The OPPO Find X isn’t all screen though. It packs a Snapdragon 845 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of built-in storage.

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Xiaomi Mi 6X Hatsune Miku Edition Photos & Pricing Details Leaked

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jun 27, 2018

Xiaomi yesterday intimated that it would be launching a new product in Japan on June 28. There are indications that the expected product is a Hatsune Miku edition of the Mi 6X. The new edition made a temporary appearance on Xiaomi’s Mi store but soon got removed. Perhaps, the listing was meant to be a teaser.

Xiaomi first launch an Hatsune Miku edition for the Redmi Note 4X last year. The edition turned out to be very popular in Japan from where the VOLACOID character Hatsune Miku originated. The tech giant is now trying to replicate the success on the Mi 6X with the Xiaomi Mi 6X Hatsune Miku Edition.

From the images scooped from its listing, we can see that the customised version comes in green paint job and that includes the fused antenna band, rear dual cameras and fingerprint sensor. The design also includes a drawing of the Hatsune Miku character on the back panel of the phone. The Xiaomi Mi 6X Hatsune Miku Edition will be available in 6GB RAM + 64GB storage formation. Furthermore, the device will be priced at 2099 yuan which is 300 yuan higher that the regular Mi 6X 6GB+64GB variant. The Hatsune edition is also likely going to include a customised gift box, and perhaps a customised casing for the phone and power bank to justify the 300 yuan increase over the regular version. The custom edition is even 100 yuan more expensive than the 6GB+128GB variant of the Mi 6X. On the software end, the Mi 6X will come with some Hatsune Miku theme and maybe the opportunity to download Hatsune theme in the future like the Redmi Note 4X.

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The Unmissable Snap Up Promo Kicks Off Soon On Banggood; Read Snap Up Process!

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 27, 2018

The unmissable Snap Up promotion sale kicks off tomorrow, June 2nd on Banggood. Buyers will have an opportunity to get their hands on their favorite items at a heavily discounted price as part of this promotion.

Snap Up Process

In order to participate, all you need to do is follow these simple steps. First off, you have to sign up and finish account settings. After filling in the shipping address, make sure it is set as default. It is also imperative for you to keep a watch on the countdown.

Reload the product page when the deal is on the verge of starting. Note that you have to select right specifics as soon as the deal begins. Click ‘Rush to Buy’ when time shows 00d: 00h: 00m. You can click here for more details.

Product Details

There’s no dearth of items that you can snap up into your check-out cart on Banggood. For the sake of an instance, you’d be able to snap up the silver and black color versions of the Bakeey LK-07 smartwatch which normally sells for $23.99 on Banggood.

The Chinese online store that guarantees the bang for your buck is offering an unbelievable 99% off on the device’s retail price. As a result, the coveted smartwatch can be yours for only $0.10. The offer will be valid for only 2 pieces.
Alternatively, you can go for the Eachine E59 Mini RC drone which usually bears a price tag of S$15.99 on Banggood. As part of its snap up promo, the site is doling out a noteworthy 50% off on the device’s original asking price.

As a result, you can buy the powerful E59 Mini at a lowered price of just $7.99. This discount will be valid for black green and black red color versions of the RC drone.

You can check out rest of the products simply by following this link. Note that the promo will expire on June 29th at 16:00 (UTC+8).

Check Out The Snap Up Deal On Banggood

Meizu 16 To Launch A.S.A.P. Says Jack Wong

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Michele Ingelido

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Jun 27, 2018

Meizu 15 in’t the only line-up of Meizu flagships this year: it has been more like a test rather than the definitive product of the company. Until now, the upcoming Meizu 16 line-up was expected to launch in August as per the company’s founder and CEO Jack Wong’s declarations. But now, the CEO has raised the hype to the sky with a new declaration.

Yesterday, the community told Jack Wong that it is cool if the company launches its new devices in mid-August as it would anticipate the arrival of the upcoming iPhones, Samsung and Huawei flagships. But Jack Wong has replied to this statement by saying that the Meizu 16 series will be launched as soon as possible.

This means that it may come anytime, probably even before August. It has been confirmed that the Meizu 16 series will include at least one variant with the octa-core Snapdragon 845 SoC that is the best chipset by Qualcomm for mobile devices. We should also see variants with 6 and 8 GB of RAM depending on the chosen configuration. And we also expect to see a lower-end version with the Snapdragon 710 inside.

Mi Band 3 Wristbands Officially Listed in Three Colors and 20 Yuan (~$3) Pricing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 27, 2018

The Mi Band 3 that was introduced with an attractive pricing of 169 Yuan (~$26) has met with stupendous response in China as 1 million units of the fitness tracker were sold in just 17 days. The Chinese manufacturer now features three new color options for wristbands that can be used with Mi Band 3. The new wristbands are available with a pricing of 19.9 Yuan (~$3) on the official website of Xiaomi.

Mi.com (Chinese edition) now features Mi Band 3 wristbands in three colors like black, blue and orange. As of this writing, only black and blue wristbands are available for buying. The Mi Band 3 wristband is made out of thermoplastic elastomer that can safely house the device. The engineers at Xiaomi have conducted 2,000 disassembly and 2,000 assembly tests on the wristband.

The Mi Band 3 fitness tracker was introduced on May 31 when Xiaomi had unveiled the Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition and Mi 8 SE smartphones. The Mi Band 3 resembles the predecessor Mi Band 2 in appearance. It features an OLED screen that measures 0.78 inches. The touch-sensitive screen enabled Mi Band 3 gesture-based actions for accessing its different features. It is IP67 rated waterproof and dustproof device.

Some of the functions that are available on the Mi Band 3 include weather forecast, notifications for calls and messages, ability to mute paired smartphone, heart rate monitor, calorie counter, steps calculator, sedimentary reminder, sleep tracker, event reminder and find my phone. The 110mAh battery of the Mi Band 3 can last for up to 20 days on a single charge.

Yesterday, the Chinese manufacturer had shared images of an unannounced Mi Band 3 Explorer Edition with translucent strap. However, it did not confirm any information on its availability.

The Mi Band 3 is currently only available in China with a pricing of 169 Yuan (~$26). In September, the company will be rolling an NFC enabled edition of the device with a price tag of 199 Yuan (~$30).

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OnePlus 6 with 256 GB Storage, 8 GB RAM in Midnight Black Arrives in India for Rs. 43,999 (~$642)

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 27, 2018

Last month, India had received the OnePlus 6 in two variants such as 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM (Mirror Black) and 128 GB storage + 8 GB RAM (Midnight Black and Silk White). These variants have been available with respective pricing of Rs. 34,999 (~$511) and Rs. 39,999 (~$584). OnePlus had also launched the OnePlus 6 Marvel Avengers Limited Edition with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage with a higher price tag of Rs. 44,999 (~$657). Today, the Chinese manufacturer has confirmed the arrival of 256 GB OnePlus 6 that features 8 GB of RAM. It will be available only in Midnight Black from July 10.

The 256 GB OnePlus 6 in Midnight Black is currently listed on the Amazon India with “Notify Me” option. Hence, Amazon will be receiving its registrations starting from today. The retailer giant will begin the official sales of the new OP6 model from July 10. OnePlus.in and OnePlus exclusive offline outlets will also start selling it from July 14. The new model has a pricing of Rs. 43,999 (~$642).

According to OnePlus, the 256 GB + 8 GB OnePlus 6 has met with stupendous response in the markets that have received it. The OnePlus 6 Avengers Limited Edition was the only model that came with 256 GB of storage and 8 GB of RAM in India and it was also met with overwhelming response.

Apart from differences in RAM and storage, all the color variants of the OnePlus 6 have identical specs. It houses a 6.28-inch Optic AMOLED display that supports FHD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels and 19:9 aspect ratio. The handset offers the same protection that are generally offered by IP67 certified smartphones.

The Snapdragon 845 chipset is present under the hood of the phone. It features 20-megapixel Sony IMX519 + 16-megpixel Sony IMX376K dual camera setup and a front-facing snapper of 16-megapixel. It runs on Android 8.1 Oreo that is skinned with OxygenOS 5.1. The handset is packed with 3,300mAh battery.

Here is the link to register for the 256 GB storage + 8 GB RAM Midnight Black OnePlus 6.

Check Out The Xiaomi Brand Sale On GearVita [Discount Code Inside]

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 27, 2018

Looks like Xiaomi fans are in for a treat. As part of its promotion, which kicked off on June 26th, GearVita is offering big discounts on a broad range of Xioami-branded products in the form of a coupon code that will be valid only for a limited period of time.

All the Xiaomi-made products that are currently up for grabs at the lowered price have been split into 3 categories i.e. Best Seller, New Arrival, and Recommended. This is done in a bid to simplify the search process.

Best Seller

This category features a myriad of electronic items such as a smartwatch, a vacuum cleaner, smartphone and lots more. For the sake of an instance, let’s check out the Xiaomi Mi A1 smartphone which is available for $169.99 on GearVita.

You can use coupon code ‘MISALE10’ during the checkout process to get a 10% discount on the phone’s retail price. This brings your grand total down to about $152.99.

Likewise, you can get a %10 off on the Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Bip smartwatch, which normally carries a price tag of $58.99 on GearVita. Buyers can even choose between 4 color options including black, gray, green and orange.

New Arrival

The next category features numerous Xiaomi-built products that have recently hit the store shelves. More importantly, you have an opportunity to grab these items without burning a hole in your pocket.

Keeping in line with this, you can pre-order the long-awaited Xiaomi Mi 6 successor dubbed, the Xiaomi Mi 8 for $569.99 on GearVita. The flagship Android smartphone developed by Xiaomi was unveiled during an event held in Shenzhen, China.

But if you’re on a tight budget and aren’t willing to spend a fortune on a smartphone, all you need to do is apply coupon code ‘MISALE10’ to get 10% off on the device’s original asking price. This will reduce your grand total to about $512.99.

Recommended

The last section of the promo dubbed, ‘Recommended’ is rife with all sorts of electronic items that come in handy in day to day life. You can find everything from a WiFi router to car chargers in this section.

For example, you can buy the Xiaomi MINI Speaker 2 for $26.21. This wireless hands-free cylindrical shape speaker is currently available in black and white color versions.
You can apply the discount coupon ‘MISALE10’ to save a considerable amount of money at the time of checking out. Using the above-mentioned code will reduce your grand total by %10.

It is worth noting that the coupon code will be valid only until July 10th. If you’re interested in taking advantage of the code before it expires, just follow this link without wasting time.

Get 10% Off On Xiaomi-Branded Items On GearVita

Xiaomi Mi A2 Passes Through NCC Certification, Expected To Launch Soon

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Jeet

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Jun 27, 2018

After passing through Singapore’s Communications Authority, Xiaomi‘s upcoming mid-range smartphone Mi A2 has now passed through NCC Certification in Taiwan, hinting at the phone’s imminent launch.

While the certification doesn’t mention the name Mi A2, it lists a model number M1804D2SG which is similar to the Mi A2’s Chinese variant Mi 6X. The certification doesn’t reveal the phone’s specs but it complies with Taiwan’s carrier standards.

With the smartphone passing through various certifications, it seems that the launch of the Mi A2 is not far away. In fact, Xiaomi has started teasing a global launch event where the company is expected to launch the Mi A2 smartphone globally. However, the company has not revealed date for this launch event.

In the software department, instead of the company’s own MIUI, the Mi A2 will be running on the stock Android Oreo operating system given that it is a part of Google‘s Android One initiative. Its predecessor, Mi A1 was also a part of Android One and came with stock Android OS.

The specifications of the smartphone are expected to be same as the Mi 6X. It is expected to feature a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display that supports FHD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. It will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor along with 4GB RAM and 32GB / 64GB internal storage. Some reports indicate that there’ll be another variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.

As for the camera, the device is expected to boast a dual camera setup consisting of a 20-megapixel + 20-megapixel sensors on the backside while on the front side, there will be a 20-megapixel selfie snapper. It could be powered by a 3,000mAh battery.

The smartphone was recently spotted on Swiss online retailing website, which suggested that the Mi A2 will be priced higher than the Redmi Note 5 Pro. According to the listing, the 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB models carried price tags of CHF 289 (~$293), CHF 329 (~$333) and CHF 369 (~$374) respectively.

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Snapdragon 632, 439 and 429 Mobile Platforms Officially Announced

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 27, 2018

After introducing the Snapdragon 710 SoC for upper mid-range phones, Qualcomm has today introduced Snapdragon 632, Snapdragon 439 and Snapdragon 429 mobile platforms that will be seen in forthcoming mid-range and low-budget phones. The Snapdragon 600 and 400 series of chipsets are immensely popular as they power over 3,650 commercial devices till date. Hence, the U.S. based chipset maker has announced the Snapdragon 632, 439 and 432 SoCs.

Snapdragon 632

The 14nm Snapdragon 632 mobile platform includes an octa-core processor that comprises of quad Kryo 250 performance cores that clock at 1.8 GHz and quad Kryo 250 efficiency cores that work at 1.8 GHz. The SD632 promises 40 percent better performance over the Snapdragon 626. Includes Adreno 605 graphics and X9 LTE modem. It is enabled with support for FHD+ displays. It supports a single camera of 24-megpaixel or a pair of 13-megapixel sensors. Smartphones powered by Snapdragon 632 can support camera features such as real-time bokeh, wide-angle photo shooting and 4K video capturing. The SD632 also offers its users with dual 4G VoLTE.

Snapdragon 439

Designed for low-end phones, the Snapdragon 439 is a 12nm chipset that include quad cores of Cortex A53 that clocks at 1.9 GHz and quad cores of Cortex A53 that functions at 1.45 GHz. The SoC also includes Adreno 505 graphics and X6 LTE modem. Its other features are dual 4G VoLTE, up to 21-megapixel single camera, up to 8-megapixel dual camera and support for FHD+ displays. The Snapdragon 439 can deliver 25 percent better performance than Snapdragon 430.

Snapdragon 429

The Snapdragon 429 is a 12nm SoC which includes a quad-core Cortex A53 processor that produces a clocking speed of 1.95 GHz. The Adreno 504 graphics and X6 LTE modem are present inside the modest SD429 SoC. It is enabled with support for HD+ display. The other features of this chipset are dual 4G VoLTE, up to 16-megapixel single camera and up to 8-megapixel dual camera. The Snapdragon 429 can perform 25 percent better than Snapdragon 425.

The Snapdragon 632, 439 and 429 mobile platforms are all equipped with multiple security solutions and also carry support mobile payments, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Evolved Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Services (eMBMS). Also, the new chipsets are designed to consume less power and offer efficient battery performance. Smartphones powered by Snapdragon 632, 439 and 429 are expected to debut in the second half of the year. Recently, popular tipster Roland Quandt had claimed that forthcoming Android Go devices will be powered by Snapdragon 439 and 429 chipsets.

Lenovo Z5 Arriving in Indigo Blue Tomorrow Along with 1,399 Yuan (~$212) Pricing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jun 27, 2018

Lenovo Z5 that was unveiled earlier this month has met with positive reception from the customers because of its decent specs and low pricing. The handset has been available in Schumann Black color. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has confirmed the arrival of the Indigo Blue edition of the Lenovo Z5 through its official Weibo account. The new color variant of the Z5 will be available for buying starting from tomorrow.

Through the below poster, Lenovo has confirmed that it will begin the sales of the Indigo Blue version of the Lenovo Z5 from tomorrow (June 28) at 10 AM in China. The model features 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage and it is priced 1,399 Yuan (~$212). It costs 100 Yuan (~$15) more than the 1,299 Yuan (~$196) priced Black Schumann color variant of the Lenovo Z5. The newly introduced Indigo Blue version looks better than the Schumann Black variant because its metallic frame is also in blue color.

At the launch event of the Lenovo Z5, the Chinese manufacturer had confirmed that the handset will be hitting the market in colors like Schumann Black, Indigo Blue and Aurora. There is no information available on when the Aurora gradient color.

The Lenovo Z5 features a 6.2-inch IPS LCD notch enabled display. The Snapdragon 636 SoC powers the smartphone. Apart from 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM, the smartphone can be also availed in a larger storage version that features 128 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM.

The backside of the phone features a fingerprint reader and a vertical dual camera that includes a 16-megapixel primary sensor and an 8-megapixel secondary sensor. At the front of the Z5 is an 8-megapixel selfie camera. It is packed with a 3,300mAh battery that is coupled with 18W fast charging.

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Get $50 Off On The Ulefone X Smartphone On Banggood; Only A Few Pieces Left!

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Vinay Patel

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Jun 27, 2018

The Ulefone X smartphone was launched in May this year, and it became an instant hit among smartphone lovers. Regrettably, the phone didn’t garner huge popularity among cost-conscious buyers who weren’t willing to spend a lot of money on a smartphone.

If you’ve restlessly been waiting to get your hands on the Ulefone X smartphone without emptying your pocket, we got good news for you. As part of its latest promotion, which is slated to run until July 1st, Banggood is doling out a big discount on the recently launched smartphone.

While the Ulefone X would normally set you back $199.99 Banggood, the site is giving buyers an opportunity to get $50 off on the handset’s original asking price. In other words, the phone can be yours if you’re willing to spend just $149.99.

It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the aforesaid discount will only be valid for 300 pieces. At the time of writing, there were only 211 pieces left. You can choose between 2 color options including black and white.
The Ulefone X boasts a broad range of awe-inspiring specs and features that make it quite a bargain at this massively lowered price. Let’s take a gander at some of the phone’s mean features.

First off, the Ulefone branded smartphone packs a powerful MTK MT6763 Octa-core 2.0Ghz, 64bit processor along with an ARM Mail-G71 MP2 700MHz GPU, under the hood. The phone comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB).

It delivers a big screen experience with a mammoth 5.85 inches IPS HD+ (720 X 1512 pixels) display. The Ulefone X is housed in a robust aluminum alloy body, which is further enhanced with an eye-catching bezel-less display.

On the photography front, the Ulefone X smartphone houses a 13-megapixel + 5-megapixels dual camera setup with dual-LED flash and AF on the back. Up front, there are 8-megapixel (Interpolated to 13MP) + 5-megapixel cameras for selfies and face-to-face video chatting.

Furthermore, the phone runs the latest Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and is backed by a built-in 3300mAh battery with 5W wireless charging. The phone is crammed with all sorts of useful sensors including an ambient light sensor, e-compass, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and a fingerprint sensor.

Banggood, the Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck, will be handing out $40 gift packs for orders that are placed before July 1st. You can head straight to this link if you don’t want to miss the limited-time deal.

Get 25% Off On Ulefone X Smartphone On Banggood